Court Recording Monitor Trainee

Connecticut Judicial Branch; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick and personal leave

Group life insurance

457 Deferred Compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Discounted auto and home insurance

Long and short term disability

Job summary

The Connecticut Judicial Branch, Superior Court Operations Division, seeks individuals for on-the-job training to record verbal testimony using electronic equipment in courtrooms across statewide districts. Duties include setting up equipment, monitoring recordings, and preparing transcripts, with a 35-hour work week and benefits.

Salary ranges from $45,752 to $58,274 annually; preference given to Stamford District applicants.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience and the ability to produce accurate typewritten documents at a rate of 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test and operate recording equipment for court proceedings.
• Monitor recordings using earphones and maintain notes of proceedings.
• Prepare transcripts and appeal papers; assemble and maintain records and files.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Clerical experience

Education

College coursework: 15 semester hours equals 1/2 year experience

Job description

Continuous Recruitment Statewide

Judicial District Locations: Ansonia-Milford, Danbury, Bridgeport, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Stamford, Tolland, Waterbury, and Windham.

The State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Superior Court Operations Division is seeking individuals for on-the-job training to record verbal testimony during courtroom proceedings using electronic equipment. Successful candidates will set up, test and operate recording equipment; monitor recordings using earphones; create and maintain proper notes of court proceedings; prepare transcripts and appeal papers; assemble and maintain records and files; and perform other related duties as required.

This position is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Salary range is approximately $45,752 - $58,274 annually plus State of Connecticut benefits.

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to:

• paid holidays
• vacation
• sick and personal leave
• group life insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• voluntary flexible spending account programs
• discounted auto and home insurance policies
• long and short term disability

Locations are listed on the online application and must be indicated at the time of application. Applicants should select all Judicial Districts in which they are willing to work. Limiting availability by limiting Judicial Districts in which you will work may impact your ability to be hired. Selection of a Judicial District indicates willingness to accept assignment at any location within the district and may not be limited by the applicant.

Preference will be given to applicants who wish to be selected for the Stamford Judicial District.

Experience And Training

General Experience: One (1) year of clerical experience and the ability to produce accurate typewritten documents at a rate of 40 words per minute.

Substitutions Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience.

Advancement: After two years of satisfactory job performance, including the ability to type accurate and timely transcripts, Court Recording Monitor Trainees will automatically be eligible for advancement to Court Recording Monitor I. Advancement will occur on the first day of the first full pay period following eligibility.

Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.

Please reference posting number CR-1000-001

EOE